William Oates, Sr., born 1734 in Ireland or Pennsylvania, settled in Lincoln County, North Carolina. He was the son of John and Fanny Reed Oates of Peters Township. William Oates died Oct. 12, 1818. When they first moved to Cleveland County, North Carolina about 1777 he was employed by John Sloan in connection with his business.
Jane SLOAN (ID:I589), b. 9 Oct 1744, Peters TWP, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA , d. 6 Jan 1819, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA (Age 74 years)
Married
Apr 1765
Age at Marriage
William was 31 years and 4 months old[~] ; Jane was 20 years and 6 months old. (They were married 53 years and 6 months).